RAY

ARTISTS STATEMENT

I think I am similar to a lot of people when it comes to my body and self esteem. I love my body and at the same time hate it. I've always been very open about nudity and have never had any issues getting naked in front of friends or people I know. I think this is because all my friends are also really open about nudity and we talk openly about body issues, sex and our experiences. I love to be naked and I think a lot of the issues young women experience in regards to body image and self esteem stems from people not being open enough about their bodies and showing their bodies with confidence. I hope my contribution to IShotMyself can give someone else the courage to take a photo of their body with confidence and to learn to love the body they were given.

birthplace: Wodonga, Australiacurrently living in: North Melbourne with a bunch of babesoccupation: Student/Waitressage: 21height: 5'9relationship status: Single, thankfullystarsign: I have two star signs, but I've also felt the most connection to Aquariusbiggest passion in my life: I want to help other people and travel. I can't wait to meet unique and amazing people from all over the world. I also love books and fashion.I like to listen to: Whatever I'm feeling at the time. I love Lana Del Rey when I'm feeling sadI like to watch: Pretty much anything except horror movies with torture in themI like to smell: BooksI like to taste: Hummus, avo, cheese, muesli I like to feel: At Peacefavourite part of my body: My eyes and lips. I used to be teased and felt really self conscious about my lips, but now I love themfavourite part of someone else's body: No answer. The whole body is beautiful in its own wayWhy i shot myself: Confidence! I LOVE the idea behind IShotMyself!!who I'd least like to see shoot themselves: Dadwho I'd most like to see shoot themselves: My sister, I would like her to do it because she is very self-conscious and has no reason to be at all my website/fav website: I don't really have one. I love fashion though and I go on the Vogue website a lotMost outrageous thing I have done: I once snuck into Splendour in the Grass by walking through the gate and then running away from the security guard when they realised my wrist band was fakeBands I like: Depends on my mood! Books I like: Bridget Jones' Diary, Jasper Jones, Into the Wild, I love books so it's hard to decide! Films I like: Bridget Jones' Diary - I can watch it over and over